Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,927/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ames, IA is $1,927 per week. This is 11% lower than the Iowa average of $2,131.

Last updated on November 27, 2024. Based on 109 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,927/week

Ames, IA

13% lower than the US average.

$2,131/week

Iowa

2% lower than the US average.

$2,177/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,168/week

This is 9% higher than the Ames average of $1,970.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,229/week

This is 12% higher than the Ames average of $1,970.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,037/week

This is 3% higher than the Ames average of $1,970.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
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